BBC News - Africa
Updated: 22 hours 32 min ago
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 22:24
At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 19:50
The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title.
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 19:50
The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title.
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 18:36
The return of southern white rhinos from the country comes after Ugandan poachers once wiped them out.
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 16:48
Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 16:48
Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 16:41
BBC Sport journalists and pundits look at what happened at the chaotic Afcon final, and what comes next.
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 16:41
BBC Sport journalists and pundits look at what happened at the chaotic Afcon final, and what comes next.
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 13:54
Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means.
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 06:54
Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.
Tue, 03/17/2026 - 16:06
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.
Tue, 03/17/2026 - 13:00
Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri's busiest locations on Monday evening.
Tue, 03/17/2026 - 01:08
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
Tue, 03/17/2026 - 01:08
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
Tue, 03/17/2026 - 01:08
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
Mon, 03/16/2026 - 19:13
Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.
Mon, 03/16/2026 - 19:13
Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.
Mon, 03/16/2026 - 15:09
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine - many say they were lured under false pretences.
Mon, 03/16/2026 - 13:36
Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.
Mon, 03/16/2026 - 01:05
Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.
Pages